1968 Mercury Cougar vs. 1981 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1981 Opel Rekord is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 500 kg more than 1981 Opel Rekord.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mercury Cougar | 1981 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Cougar | Rekord |
Year Released | 1968 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 1689 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2680 mm |